The 2024 Buick Encore GX is a top pick for drivers who want an affordable high-end SUV, a roomy cargo, and a sleek design that looks pricier than it is. With a low starting price and plenty of features, the new Buick Encore GX is a solid buy in its segment.
Engine Options and Performance
The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers two turbocharged three-cylinder engine options:
- 1.2-liter Engine: delivers 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
- 1.3-liter Engine: produces 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.
FWD models come with a CVT transmission, while AWD versions get a 9-speed AT upgrade.
Ride and Handling
Real-world test drives show that the Buick Encore GX 2024 offers a comfortable ride that handles small bumps well. Its soft suspension helps smooth out minor potholes. Handling is light and easy. You’ll love it for city driving and maneuvering through tight spaces, though it’s not built for sporty driving.
Fuel Economy
The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers commendable fuel efficiency across its configurations:
- 1.2-liter FWD CVT: 30 mpg in the city and 31 highway
- 1.3-liter FWD CVT: 29 mpg city and 31 mpg highway
- 1.3-liter AWD AT: 26 mpg city and 28 mpg highway
These figures position the Encore GX competitively within the subcompact SUV segment together with its peers like the Hyundai Tucson and Honda HR-V.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Encore GX 2024 has a spacious, comfortable interior with an upscale feel. It seats up to five, with roomy front seats and enough room in the back for three kids to fit comfortably, though three in the back might feel a bit tight.
You get 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 50.2 with the rear seats folded. With this much cargo space, you’ll easily fit groceries for the week or bulk shopping runs, tents, coolers, and a couple of bicycles with the front wheels removed.
Infotainment & Tech Features
The Encore GX comes standard with an 11-inch touchscreen display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot are also standard. You can upgrade to add heated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Bose sound system.
Safety Rating and Driver-Assist Features
The Buick Encore GX 2024 demonstrated strong performance in crash tests, getting a 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Head to their website for the full report.
It offers plenty of standard safety features including:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Forward collision alert
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Front pedestrian braking
- Following distance indicator
- Rear cross traffic alert
- LATCH System
- Tire pressure monitoring system
2024 Buick Encore GX Price and Trims
The new Encore GX comes in three trims, with AWD available on all trims for an extra $2,000.
Preferred – Starting at $25,600
- Standard 137 hp 1.2L turbo CVT
- 11-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Buick Driver Confidence package (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist)
Sport Touring – Starting at $26,800
- Standard 155 hp 1.3L turbo CVT
- Sportier design with gloss-black exterior accents and unique 18-inch wheels
- Flat-bottom steering wheel for a modern look
Avenir – Starting at $31,900
- Standard 155 hp 1.3L turbo CVT
- Premium touches like leather seats and heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel for extra comfort
- Advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera
Which 2024 Buick Encore GX Should You Buy?
The mid-range Sport Touring trim is the best pick for most drivers. It’s affordable, has a stylish look, and comes with most of the features you need without overloading on extras.
For a bit more confidence on the road, go with the AWD with the 9-speed automatic. It handles better in rough weather and gives you a smoother drive overall.
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2024 Buick Encore GX vs. the Competition
Buick Encore GX vs Honda HR-V
The Honda HR-V is spacious and reliable, but the 2024 Buick Encore GX packs in more features and style. It has a more premium-feeling interior and upscale touches. The Encore GX also has a bigger 11.0-inch touchscreen compared to the standard 7.0-inch touchscreen on the HR-V.
Buick Encore GX vs Toyota RAV4
Like the HR-V, the Toyota RAV4 is reliable and capable and offers plenty of cabin space. However, the base trim LE trim feels too basic and more utility-focused.
The 2024 Encore GX, on the other hand, has a more refined, upscale feel plus lots of standard features even on the base Preferred trim without a hefty price tag.
Buick Encore GX vs Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson has more power and slightly better fuel economy, but its base SE trim is pricier and only features a standard 8-inch touchscreen.
The Buick Encore GX Preferred trim offers a larger 11-inch touchscreen, plenty of standard features, a stylish look, spacious cargo, and solid fuel economy—all for less.
Rather than spending $28K on the base Tucson, you’ll get more value with the Encore GX Sport Touring and can even put the savings toward an AWD upgrade.
2024 Buick Encore GX for Sale Reno, NV
Here at Corwin Buick GMC Reno, we have a great selection of the latest Buick models including the new Encore GX. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect match. Visit us at 900 Kietzke Lane, call us at (775) 993-7195, or explore our inventory online to see what’s waiting for you.
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